“I knew being in this would make people say: ‘What? Really?’”
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Paul Rudd
Paul Stephen Rudd is an American actor. Rudd studied theatre at the University of Kansas and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts before making his acting debut in 1991. He was included on the Forbes Celebrity 100 list in 2019, and was named People magazine's "Sexiest Man Alive" in 2021. The accolades he has received include a Critics' Choice Television Award, alongside nominations for two Actor…
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Born 6 April 1969 · Q276525
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Tea! Tea has always been a big thing in my life. And I’m not talking about Liptons with lemon or iced tea, or any of that nonsense. Has to be hot PG Tips with milk. So growing up [in the States], it was a constant struggle …
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2026· 6 entries
“Tea! Tea has always been a big thing in my life. And I’m not talking about Liptons with lemon or iced tea, or any of that nonsense. Has to be hot PG Tips with milk. So growing up [in the States], it was a constant struggle …”
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“So I learned early on that I could be accepted if I made people laugh when I turned the joke on myself and, particularly in Kansas, if I made a joke about being Jewish, my friends would laugh really hard, harder than they perhaps should have.”
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Yahoo: David Wain Reflects on 25 Years of Wet Hot American Summer, Paul Rudd, and Bradley Cooper | Interview
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Tuko News: What is Paul Rudd’s net worth? Breaking down his Marvel salary and other earnings
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The Guardian: Power Ballad review – Nick Jonas and Paul Rudd star in terrific comedy of bromance and betrayal
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2025· 3 entries
The Guardian: Anaconda review – Jack Black and Paul Rudd charm in unusual meta-comedy remake
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The Guardian: Friendship review – male inadequacy barbecued in Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd’s comedy bromance
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Snopes rated the claim “A video authentically shows actor Paul Rudd reacting in pain to burn injuries sustained after someone spilled hot coffee on his face.” Miscaptioned.
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2024· 3 entries
Snopes rated the claim “As of December 2024, Paul Rudd was the same age as Gloria Stuart when she filmed the 1997 film "Titanic."” Originated as Satire.
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Awarded New Jersey Hall of Fame (2024).
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Rudd received two nominations at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards; for his role as a murder victim in the mystery series Only Murders in the Building he was one of the nominees for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy
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2023· 3 entries
The Guardian: Paul Rudd watches Wrexham win promotion after pre-match pint with fans
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The Guardian: Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania review – mini Paul Rudd faces a threequel villain
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With Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, and is set to appear in Avengers: Doomsday (2026)
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2022· 1 entry
The Guardian: ‘You’re the coolest kid’: Paul Rudd writes letter to bullied schoolboy
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2021· 3 entries
The Guardian: Saturday Night Live: Tom Hanks helps out Paul Rudd in Omicron episode
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The Guardian: Paul Rudd Saturday Night Live to film without audience amid Omicron surge
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Snopes.com rated the claim “Actor Paul Rudd pranked Seth Rogen by sneaking in and pretending to be his masseuse while Seth Rogen was getting a massage in a Las Vegas hotel.” Unproven.
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2019· 2 entries
Rudd starred in Netflix's comedy series Living with Yourself, which he executive produced
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And was named People magazine's "Sexiest Man Alive" in 2021
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2016· 1 entry
Appeared in the comedy-drama film The Fundamentals of Caring, and lent his voice to the animated films The Little Prince and Sausage Party
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2015· 2 entries
Unveiling the 2,554th star on Hollywood Boulevard
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Rudd reprised his role as Andy from Wet Hot American Summer in the Netflix prequel Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp, alongside an ensemble cast including Bradley Cooper, Amy Poehler, and Elizabeth Banks, all re
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2014· 1 entry
Began providing voiceovers for Hyundai television commercials
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2013· 1 entry
Rudd was officially confirmed as cast in the 2015 Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) film Ant-Man
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2012· 4 entries
Starred in and co-produced with Apatow Wanderlust
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Had a supporting role in the drama The Perks of Being a Wallflower
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And 2015, Rudd appeared in four episodes of NBC's Parks and Recreation as a rival of Amy Poehler's character Leslie Knope, a role for which he won the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Guest Performer in a Comedy
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Rudd appeared in the Broadway production of Craig Wright's Grace at the Cort Theatre, with Academy Award nominee Michael Shannon and seven-time Emmy Award winner Ed Asner
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2010· 1 entry
Rudd reunited with Carell for the comedy Dinner for Schmucks
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2009· 2 entries
Rudd co-created the TV series Party Down with John Embom, Rob Thomas, and Dan Etheridge
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Rudd again appeared with Jason Segel in I Love You, Man where he and Segel play buddies who bond over their shared love for the rock band Rush
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2007· 2 entries
Starred in The Oh in Ohio and The Ten, which reunited him with David Wain and Michael Showalter, and then in Over Her Dead Body the next year
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And as a drug-addled surf instructor in Forgetting Sarah Marshall in 2008, both of which Apatow produced
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2006· 3 entries
Appeared in the Broadway production of Three Days of Rain at the Bernard Jacobs Theater
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Rudd served as a narrator for the television documentary film The Armenian Genocide, broadcast by PBS to spread awareness of the killing of one million Armenians during World War I
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Appeared in several episodes of Reno 911
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2005· 1 entry
In The 40-Year-Old Virgin with Carell, directed by Apatow
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2003· 1 entry
Rudd married Julie Yaeger, whom he met in his publicist's office, where she worked
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2002· 1 entry
Was cast on the sitcom Friends as Mike Hannigan, who dates and marries Phoebe Buffay
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2001· 1 entry
Starred as Adam in the original London production of The Shape of Things, and again Off-Broadway for three months starting in October 2001
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1997· 1 entry
Rudd performed in the Broadway play The Last Night of Ballyhoo
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1995· 1 entry
Left Sisters for one season to appear in the comedy film Clueless
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1994· 1 entry
Appeared in Wild Oats for six episodes
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1992· 1 entry
Had a recurring role on the television drama Sisters as Kirby Quimby Philby
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1991· 2 entries
When he starred in a commercial promoting the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (which he later referenced in a 2025 commercial for the Nintendo Switch 2)
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Studied at American Academy of Dramatic Arts (1991).
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1987· 1 entry
Studied at Shawnee Mission West High School (1987).
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1969· 2 entries
Born 1969-04-06.
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In Passaic, New Jersey, to English Jewish parents
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